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Safety and security for all our peoples, through a national security system that anticipates threats, protects the nation, builds resilience, and shapes our environment in Vanuatu’s interests
Welcome to the website of the National Security Council
Bienvenue au site web du Conseil National de Sécurité
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We are very happy that you have chosen to browse our website and take time to learn about the role, vision and mission of the National Security Council. We will strive to ensure that this website provides you with informative and useful you need.
The overall security of a nation is intimately linked to political stability, economic stability, resource efficiency, good governance and social cohesion. The Vanuatu National Security Council (NSC) was established through the enactment of the National Security Act No. 41 of 2019, to strengthen Vanuatu’s national security and address evolving security challenges affecting not only Vanuatu, but the region and the World.
Vanuatu is part of the global village thus exposed to global threats such as climate change impacts, terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking, cyberattacks, biosecurity and human security threats. These threats cannot be dealt with by the Government alone but with the assistance and collaboration of our bilateral partners, multilateral agencies and with you all.
As you browse through this website, feel free to contact us with feedbacks and proposals you might have about issued papers and policies that will be shared publicly on our website.
Thank you for your interest, your concern and your contribution in the National Security of Vanuatu.
Leaders' Commitment
We are committed to the followings:
Capacity & Resilience
We will build our capacity and resilience to mitigate security risks, and to deter threats to our sovereignity, independence and society.
Communities
We will work with communities to address domestic crimes, and will reform our security forces
Law
We are committed to human rights, justice and the rule of law, and to our non-aligned foreign policy and the promotion of a rules-based glodal system
Background
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ESTABLISHMENT & FUNCTIONS
ESTABLISHMENT & FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIATE TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
The Secretariat to the National Security Council (NSC), headed by the National Security Advisor (NSA) and established within the Prime Minister’s Office, provides strategic security policy and operational support to the Council and the Security Senior Officials Committee Meeting (SSOCM). Staffed under the Public Service Act, its functions include coordinating intelligence assessments and gathering, coordinating joint security assessments, preparing meeting agendas, keeping records, coordinating the implementation of the NSC resolutions, liaising with government agencies, and providing administrative support. The Secretariat also prepares reports and an annual work plan to ensure the NSC’s and SSOCM’s efficient operations.
FUNCTIONS & POWERS
NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR (NSA), FUNCTIONS & POWERS
The NSA also acts as the secretary of the NSC. The NSA, through the powers conferred to her under the National Security Act, leads the national intelligence effort, provides strategic intelligence assessments to key government officials, ensures the implementation of the NSC’s Resolutions, and oversees the government's performance in the national security sector. Additional functions may be assigned under relevant laws. The NSA has broad powers to perform these functions, including directing and coordinating intelligence collection and assessment.
SECURITY STRATEGY
VANUATU NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY
The NSS was developed following a wide range of consultations across the country. It underlines our aspirations for a stable, sustainable and prosperous Vanuatu, as set out in the People’s Plan 2016-2030 and is fully aligned with Vanuatu’s national, regional and international goals and commitments. The NSS embraces the broad concept of security now widely accepted regionally and internationally, which in addition to traditional security issues includes challenges such as climate change and national disasters, cyber security, and human security.
FUNDAMENTAL ROLE
VANUATU NATIONAL SECURITY FUNDAMENTAL ROLE
The NSS plays a fundamental role in:
- Identifying and prioritising threats and opportunities;
- Providing for the establishment of strong government machinery under our new National Security Council to deal with national security issues and to boost our intelligence and assessment capability; and
- Mapping out and demarcating the main Pillars for securing Vanuatu’s future.
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